The meta was quiet this month, likely due to the Game Awards cutoff. But Microsoft had a moment in the spotlight celebrating the Xbox’s 20th anniversary and releasing the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta.
Video Game Industry News for November 2021
- Xbox’s 20th Anniversary: This month, Microsoft celebrated 20 years of its Xbox gaming console.
- The Game Awards announced their nominees, including Deathloop, It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Resident Evil Village for GOTY.
Major Video Game Announcements and Releases for November 2021
- The Halo Infinite multiplayer beta was released. The beta for the upcoming Halo game was released to positive reviews, with critics praising its free-to-play model and gameplay. (HaloWaypoint.com)
- The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl remakes were released. The remakes of the beloved Pokémon games were met with positive reviews, with critics praising their faithful recreation of the originals. (Pokemon.com)
- Call of Duty: Vanguard was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The latest installment in the Call of Duty series was met with mixed reviews, with critics praising its multiplayer mode but criticizing its campaign mode. (CallOfDuty.com)
- Forza Horizon 5 was released for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The latest installment in the Forza Horizon racing game series was met with critical acclaim, with critics praising its open-world gameplay and visuals. (Xbox.com)
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD was released for Nintendo Switch. The HD remaster of the 2011 Wii game was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its updated visuals and gameplay. (Nintendo.com)